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2020 Lexus RC F Specs

Price Starting At
$65,925
EPA Classification
Subcompact Cars

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Engine Order Code

NA

Engine Type and Required Fuel

Premium Unleaded V-8

Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

5.0 L/303

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

472 @ 7100

Maximum Torque @ RPM

395 @ 4800

Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

NA

Transmission Order Code

NA

Transmission Description

Automatic w/OD

Number of Transmission Speeds

8

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.60

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.72

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.06

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.13

Clutch Size

NA

EPA Battery Range (miles)

NA

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

NA

CO2 Emissions, 15K mi/year (tons)

9.3

Range, city/highway (miles)

278.40 / 417.60

EPA Fuel Economy, combined/city/highway (mpg)

19 / 16 / 24

EPA Fuel Economy Equivalent (for hybrid and electric vehicles), combined/city/highway (MPGe)

N/A / N/A / N/A

Fuel Capacity / Gas Tank Size

17.4

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)

NA

Wheelbase (inches)

107.5

Length (inches)

185.2

Width, without mirrors (inches)

72.6

Height (inches)

54.7

Front Track Width (inches)

61.2

Rear Track Width (inches)

61.4

Minimum Ground Clearance (inches)

5.1

Liftover Height (inches)

NA

Passenger / Seating Capacity

4

Total Passenger Volume (cubic feet)

79.4

Front Head Room (inches)

37.8

Front Leg Room (inches)

45.4

Front Shoulder Room (inches)

50.7

Front Hip Room (inches)

53.9

Second Row Head Room (inches)

35

Second Row Leg Room (inches)

27.3

Second Row Shoulder Room (inches)

46.1

Second Row Hip Room (inches)

47.8

Trunk Space (cubic feet)

10.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1)

NA

Turns, lock to lock

NA

Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

35.4

Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

NA

Front Suspension Type

Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension Type

Multi-Link

Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

NA

Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

NA

Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

NA

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

NA

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Anti-Lock-Braking System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

15

Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

13.6

Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

NA

Front Wheel Size (inches)

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Front Tire Size

P255/35YR19

Rear Wheel Size (inches)

19 X 10

Rear Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Rear Tire Size

P275/35YR19

Spare Wheel Size (inches)

NA

Spare Wheel Material

NA

Spare Tire Size

NA

Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

NA

Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

NA

Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

NA

Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

NA

Base Curb Weight (pounds)

3902

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

NA

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Lexus RC F Specs for Other Model Years

Engine: 5.0L DOHC 32V V8 VVT-iE -inc: Drive Mode Select control w/Normal, Eco, Sport S, Sport S+ and Custom mode that allows the driver to customize powertrain and suspension settings
Transmission: 8 Speed Sport Direct Shift Automatic -inc: paddle shift and manual mode
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler
Rear-Wheel Drive
3.13 Axle Ratio
Engine Oil Cooler
65-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery
100 Amp Alternator
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Sport Tuned Adaptive Suspension
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
17.4 Gal. Fuel Tank
Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Polished Tailpipe Finisher
Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
Mechanical Limited Slip Differential
Wheels: 19" x 9" Fr & 19" x 10" Rr Forged Aluminum
Tires: 255/35R19 Fr & 275/35R19 Rr -inc: Bridgestone Potenza and/or Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (both built to RC F spec)
Spare Tire Mobility Kit
Clearcoat Paint
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Carbon Fiber Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Carbon Fiber Bumper Insert
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Body-Colored Door Handles
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
Light Tinted Glass
Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Power Spoiler
Black Grille w/Metal-Look Surround
Trunk Rear Cargo Access
Fully Automatic Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Perimeter/Approach Lights
LED Brakelights
Radio: AM/FM/In-Dash CD Lexus Display Audio -inc: 7-inch VGA screen, navigation system, 10 speakers, 256-watts, digital signal processing w/Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL), HD Radio (complimentary traffic and weather), integrated SiriusXM satellite radio receiver (complimentary 90-day trial subscription included), iTunes tagging, rear glass-imprinted radio antenna w/separate FM diversity antenna, Scout GPS Link (three year trial), streaming audio via Bluetooth 3.0 and Siri Eyes Free (iPhone 4S and newer)
Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
Audio Theft Deterrent
1 LCD Monitor In The Front
Turn-By-Turn Navigation Directions
High-Back Front Sport Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power driver and 8-way power passenger seats w/power lumbar support
Driver Seat -inc: Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Passenger Seat -inc: Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Bucket Front Facing Rear Seat
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Voltmeter, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Temperature, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Fixed Rear Windows
Sport Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
Front Cupholder
Ashtray
Compass
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Valet Function
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Fuel
HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Illuminated Glove Box
Driver Foot Rest
NuLuxe Interior Seat Trim -inc: "F" logo embroidered on all four headrests
Interior Trim -inc: Aluminum Instrument Panel Insert, Aluminum Door Panel Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
Full Cloth Headliner
Leatherette Door Trim Insert
Leather Gear Shifter Material
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console, Rear Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
Front And Rear Map Lights
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
Cargo Features -inc: Spare Tire Mobility Kit
Cargo Space Lights
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access, Windows and Sunroof/Convertible Roof
Smart Device Remote Engine Start
Tracker System
Lexus Enform Wi-Fi -inc: For five devices and up to 4GB (one-year trial)
Driver And Passenger Door Bins
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
Delayed Accessory Power
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Systems Monitor
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Trip Computer
Outside Temp Gauge
Digital/Analog Display
Fixed Front Head Restraints and Fixed Rear Head Restraints
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
Perimeter Alarm
Engine Immobilizer
2 12V DC Power Outlets
Air Filtration
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Lexus Enform Safety Connect Emergency Sos
Lexus Safety System+
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering Assist Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering Assist Lane Departure Warning
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag and Rear Side-Impact Airbag
First Aid Kit
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Back-Up Camera
4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles
6 Drivetrain Years / 70,000 Drivetrain Miles
6 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles
4 Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles
1 Maintenance Years / 10,000 Maintenance Miles